Shrimp & Grits Recipe

Name: Shrimp & Grits
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 c chicken stock; 1 c Yellow stone-ground cornmeal; 1/4 c heavy cream; 1 T butter; salt & pepper to taste; 2 teas olive oil; 1 white or sweet onion, minced; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 6 oz Andouille sausage, chunked or sliced; 1 green bell, diced; 1 T flour; 2 c chicken stock; 1 bay leaf; 3/4 teas Cajun seasoning; 1# shrimp, peeled & deveined; 1 green onion, chopped; chopped parsley or cilantro as garnish

Servings: persons

2 c chicken stock
1 c Yellow stone-ground cornmeal
1/4 c heavy cream
1 T butter
salt & pepper to taste
2 teas olive oil
1 white or sweet onion, minced
3 garlic cloves, minced
6 oz Andouille sausage, chunked or sliced
1 green bell, diced
1 T flour
2 c chicken stock
1 bay leaf
3/4 teas Cajun seasoning
1# shrimp, peeled & deveined
1 green onion, chopped
chopped parsley or cilantro as garnish

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GRITS
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1. Put chicken stock in large saucepan or dutch oven over medium heat & bring to boil
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2. Slowly whisk in the cornmeal and stir for 25-30 minutes over low to med heat
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3. Remove from heat, stir in cream & butter with freshly ground pepper
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SHRIMP
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1. Add olive oil into pre-heated saute pan
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2. Add onion and stir until soft.
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3. Add garlic, stir 10 seconds; immediately add sausage and cook until fat renders & sausage starts to brown
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4. Sprinkle flour in and stir to create a roux
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5. Add chicken stock & bay leaf
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6. Bring to a simmer, add shrimp and poach until done
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7. Serve shrimp & gravy over grits; garnish with parsley or cilantro

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 c chicken stock, 1 c Yellow stone-ground cornmeal, 1/4 c heavy cream, 1 T butter, and more.

Yes, Shrimp & Grits falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Shrimp & Grits

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